Vintage Toy Restoration – Masters of the Universe Grizzlor Figure
Watch Dave of the Toy Polloi YouTube channel restore a vintage Masters of the Universe Grizzlor figure from Mattel.
Link Roundup: 2023 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists, Bedrock, Teletubbies, and more
The 2023 World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists have been announced and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
The Friday Five: Benjamin Clark
Benjamin Clark is curator of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California. In this edition of The Friday Five, Benjamin shares how Schulz’s early life laid the groundwork for his craft and observes how Schulz’s work influences contemporary cartooning.
Star Wars Large Size Action Figures from Kenner Products (1977)
“Up to 15 inches tall and ready for action.”
People shouldn’t be embarrassed just because they get caught acting a little silly.
– Charles M. Schulz
Charles M. Schulz illustrated, wrote, and lettered every one of the 17,897 Peanuts comic strips produced.
LEGO Speed Champions McLaren Solus GT and McLaren F1 LM
LEGO celebrates McLaren Automotive’s 60th anniversary with a new double-pack Speed Champions set of McLaren supercars.
Famous Names on Baseball Games
Nicolas Ricketts of The Strong looks at player-endorsed board and video baseball games.
Mickey’s Play Center from Tyco (1988)
Dave of the Lucky Penny Shop YouTube channel showcases the 1988 Mickey’s Play Center from Tyco, a toy that featured its super dough modelling compound.
The Amsterdam Toy Museum – Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Amsterdam Toy Museum is a private collection of vintage mechanical toys, games, puzzles, dolls, toys, and electronic games.
Link Roundup: Nerf, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Hot Wheels, and more
Hasbro and Franklin Sports are collaborating to deliver new Nerf Sports products and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.
Matchbox Catalogue (1972)
In 1972, Matchbox diecast vehicles had been available to fans and collectors for 19 years.
Gator Golf from Milton Bradley (1994)
Released in 1994 by Milton Bradley, Gator Golf was a miniature golfing game for kids that could be played indoors.
Pinocchio Maquette from Insight Editions
Insight Editions creates a Pinocchio maquette based on Guillermo del Toro’s vision of the classic character.
Little House on the Prairie from Parker Brothers (1978)
Released in 1978 by Parker Brothers, the Little House on the Prairie board game hurried players to move all family members away from danger and to the safety of the Little House.
Air Blaster from Wham-O (1963)
In 1963, Wham-O released Air Blaster, a toy gun that allowed children to “own the power of the wind.”
Dream Doll: The Ruth Handler Story
Ruth Handler writes about her early life, the rise of Mattel, and the creation of Barbie in her autobiography titled Dream Doll: The Ruth Handler Story.
Link Roundup: Shrinky Dinks, Fisher-Price Pocket Rockers, Sailor Moon, and more
A look back at the Shrinky Dinks phenomenon of the ’70s and ’80s and 7 other things we wanted to share this week.